2003
B. Eng. in Applied Chemistry, Hiroshima University
2005
M. Eng. in Applied Chemistry, Hiroshima University
2007
MSc in Organic Synthesis, University of Sussex
2007-2011
Nisshinbo Brake Inc. (Spun-off from Nisshin Spinning Co., Ltd. in 2009)
2011-2015
Kyowa Patent and Law Office
2011
Registered as patent attorney
2015
Joined Abe, Ikubo & Katayama
2017
LL.M. in U.S. Law, Temple University
・Japan Patent Attorneys Association (JPAA)
・AIPPI
Mitsuru Hakoda specializes in organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, materials chemistry, biochemistry and other fields of chemistry in general, food & beverage, and pharmaceuticals, and is involved in both domestic and foreign patent prosecution. His work also encompasses handling patent term extension applications, patent invalidation trials, litigation for rescinding trial decisions, and the like.